Practical Ideas for Introducing a Modern Foreign Language into the Primary Classroom

“As Easy as Un, Deux, Trois!”: 

Practical Ideas for Introducing a Modern Foreign Language into the Primary Classroom

(2 sessions webinar)

In recent times, an increasing number of schools have begun introducing a modern foreign language to their school. This can be a wonderful, engaging and thoroughly beneficial experience for pupils and teachers alike. 

The objective of this one-hour evening course is to equip teachers with a broad variety of effective, practical, active-learning strategies for introducing and teaching a Modern Foreign Language in Primary School, with a particular emphasis on French. 

Dates: Session 1: Tuesday 27th September 2022 &  Session 2: Tuesday 4th October 2022

Time:                         7pm - 8pm for both evenings.

Platform:                  Online Meeting

Dr. Brendan Duignan has over 20 years’ experience working in primary education. He has taught at primary level in England, France, Dublin and Mayo, and was Regional Advisor with the Modern Languages in Primary Schools Initiative. Additionally, Brendan has presented at a variety of national and international conferences, has been guest lecturer in St. Patrick’s College, Drumcondra, has had an Associate Fellowship with the University of Lincoln and is currently Special Education Teacher in Co. Mayo and guest lecturer with Maynooth University.